Sukhumvit

Nearby points of interest

	Erawan Shrine The sacred Hindu god Brahma which is widely revered in Thailand, is located on the corner of Ratchadamri and Phloenchit roads. The shrine has never been left without crowds of worshippers who bring joss sticks, flower garlands and miniature wooden elephants, or even hire a classical Thai dancing troupe to pay respect to the god.
	Jim Thompson’s Thai House A traditional Thai style house, which is now a museum displaying Asian artifacts and antiques-collections of their late American owner, Jim Thompson. The house is located at the end of Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama I road. If you are interested in buying Thai silk, there is a shop selling Thai silk and other souvenirs as well.
	Narayana Phand A handicraft centre, located on Ratchadamri road, sells many kinds of goods. Examples of items available are Thai silk, ceramics, lacquerware, wood carvings, bronze objects and other traditional Thai crafts.

The vicinity of Sukhumvit is even more impressive for shopaholics, owing to several opulent malls like Siam Paragon, Central World Plaza, Gaysorn Plaza, Central Chit Lom. Each of them is conveniently situated along the skytrain’s routes.

Siam Paragon

Central World Plaza

Gaysorn Plaza

These areas not only have the luxurious malls, but also are the sites of the big shopping centre, Ma Boon Khrong (MBK), where all kinds of goods are available ranging from clothings, accessories, electronics, mobile phones, and houseware.

Ma Boon Khrong (MBK)

Siam Square station